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FIFA boss: No changes to Iran's World Cup schedule
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will play its originally scheduled World Cup matches this summer in the United States.,Infantino made the announcement during his opening remarks Thursday at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, B.C., one day after members of Iran's delegation to the co...
Cardinals roll past Pirates, Paul Skenes
JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker both homered during a three-run first inning off reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and Alec Burleson went 3-for-5 with three RBIs as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals completed a four-game series sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 10-5 vict...
Wild D Jonas Brodin (lower body) out vs. Stars in Game 6
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the visiting Dallas Stars and is day-to-day because of a lower-body injury.,Brodin, 32, left Tuesday's Game 5 at 1:44 of the second period after blocking a Mikko Rantanen shot. After the game, which Minnesota won...
Reds place LHP Brandon Williamson (shoulder) on 15-day injured list
Cincinnati Reds left-handed starter Brandon Wiliamson, who missed the 2025 season following Tommy John surgery, went on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with left shoulder fatigue.,In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled right-handed reliever Zach Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville.,Williamson, ...
Bengals decline Myles Murphy's fifth-year option
Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy remains in the plans for Cincinnati's rebuilt defense, but the franchise passed on the fifth-year option in his contract for the 2027 season. ,Murphy would have been guaranteed $14.5 million under terms of the option structure. The decision was made ahead of the Fr...
Lady Byng finalists: Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, Jake Sanderson
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson were named the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Thursday.,Kopitar is no stranger to the award, presented annually to the NHL player who best combines sportsman...
Duke announces streaming partnership with Amazon
Duke is launching a pioneering partnership with Amazon that includes streaming three men's basketball games next season on Prime Video.,Amazon's first foray into broadcasting live college sports will feature the Blue Devils' games against UConn on Nov. 25 in Las Vegas, reigning national champion Mic...
College basketball's tallest player Olivier Rioux heads to UC Irvine
Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history, has committed to play for UC Irvine.,The Canadian center redshirted for Florida during its 2024-25 national championship season and played in just 11 games in 2025-26.,"Next stop, Irvine, California," Rioux wrote Thu...
April 30th NBA Playoffs Best Betting Picks and Predictions
Get the best NBA picks for April 30, including Celtics vs. 76ers, Knicks vs. Hawks, and Nuggets vs. Timberwolves....
Rockets Still Facing Uphill Battle Following Game 5 Upset Against Lakers
The Rockets stunned the Lakers in Game 5 without Kevin Durant, but can they force a Game 7? Full playoff breakdown and odds....
Reports: Rockets not expecting Kevin Durant to play in Game 6
If the Rockets force a Game 7 with a third consecutive win in the best-of-seven playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston will have to get there without Kevin Durant.,According to multiple reports, Durant is down for a fourth game in a row and unavailable for Friday's game in Houston. The ...
2027 NFL Draft: Teams Most Likely To Land the No. 1 Overall Pick
A look at the NFL teams most likely to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2027 Draft, featuring the Dolphins, Browns, and Cardinals....
Twins pursue reversal of fortunes in series opener vs. Jays
The Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays are riding completely different streaks entering the opener of a four-game series on Thursday in Minneapolis.,The Twins took two of three games from the Blue Jays on April 10-12, part of a four-game winning streak.,Since the streak ended, they have since los...
Hunter Dobbins set for Cardinals debut vs. Pirates, Paul Skenes
Hunter Dobbins will go up against a formidable opposite number in his Cardinals debut on Thursday afternoon when St. Louis opposes the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,The 26-year-old right-hander will face the Pirates' ace, reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes (4-1, 2.48 ERA).,St. Lou...
Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.,Last Saturday, during the draw for this Saturday's 152nd running of the race at Churchill Downs, that distinction went to Renegade.,Despit...
GamerLegion come back to win BLAST Rivals Spring opener
GamerLegion rallied for a 2-1 win over FURIA on Wednesday as the BLAST Rivals Spring event got underway at Fort Worth, Texas.,Natus Vincere joined GamerLegion as a winner in Group B, getting past FaZe Clan 2-0.,In Group A, Team Vitality pulled out a 2-1 victory over FUT Esports, and G2 Esports swept...
Yankees OF Jasson Dominguez heads for CT scan on elbow
Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez will have a CT scan on Thursday in New York after X-rays on his left elbow were inconclusive on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Dominguez came out of the Yankees' 3-0 defeat to the Texas Rangers after being hit on the elbow by Nathan Eovaldi's 89.1 mph cutter in ...
Thanks to Cam York's OT winner, Flyers eliminate Penguins in Game 6
Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.,After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled...
Cam York's overtime winner helps Flyers eliminate Penguins in G6
Cam York scored with 2:30 left in the first overtime to propel the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.,After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and strug...
Andre Pallante fires 6 strong innings as Cardinals edge Pirates
Andre Pallante allowed a run and five hits over six innings, Alec Burleson homered and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 5-4 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.,Pallante (3-2) did not walk a batter and fanned six.,Ivan Herrera went 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI for the Ca...